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Environmental Education and Conservation Intern

Environmental Education and Conservation Intern

The major responsibilities of the intern are to develop and present indoor and outdoor environmental education programs for the general public, specific groups and elementary school classes. Secondary opportunities are (1) participation in conservation projects relating to the habitats and species of the Saratoga Sandplains and (2) participation on trail work and support of the recreational programs.

This is a full-time, 12-month internship beginning in September of 2018. There is a possibility that housing can be provided at no-cost at the Preserve & Park Office. Pay is minimum wage. A vehicle is required, but mileage for work-use is reimbursed at the market-rate.

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director, Margo Olson at mbolson@wiltonpreserve.org . Applications are due by July 23, 2018.

Position Tasks and Responsibilities

Environmental Education

On- and off-site education programs

Developing and reviewing lesson plans

Scheduling and communication with classroom teachers/group leaders

Organizing and prepping all program supplies

Sending out emails and arranging for the needed Environmental Education Volunteers

Participating in Training with Environmental Education volunteers

Communicating with the Environmental Education volunteers, insure they are prepared for programs

Upcoming Events

Animals leave behind clues that give us glimpses into their lives. Explore our natural areas for tracks, trails, scat, territory marks, eat marks, and other signs that animals leave as they travel through the fields and forests of the Poconos.

Create your own holiday decorations using natural materials! We provide evergreen boughs and materials for you to make wreaths, swags, and table decor. Come join us as we introduce making swags from hangers. You can also bring your own supplies…

Spend the morning putting together your own unique and custom bird feeder from a variety of recycled materials just in time for winter. We’ll provide everything you need, but you are welcome to bring your own supplies.

Climb into a bald eagle’s nest, crawl into a bat cave, explore a beaver lodge, and dig in a fossil pit! Explore this indoor discovery room and enjoy hands-on exhibits on natural history, sustainability and the local environment. No registration…